क्रोधमूलो मनस्तापः क्रोधः संसारबन्धनम् ।
धर्मक्षयकरः क्रोधः तस्मात्क्रोधं परित्यज ॥ - अध्यात्मरामायणम्
Word Meaning:
क्रोधमूलो = क्रोध- anger, मूलो – root cause
मनस्तापः = मनः- mind, तापः- fever= mental distress
क्रोधः = Anger
संसारबन्धनम्= संसार- life, world, बन्धनम्- bonds
धर्मक्षयकरः = धर्म- work, law, religion, क्षयकरः- destructive
क्रोधः = anger
तस्मात्क्रोधं = तस्मात्- therefore, क्रोधं- Anger
परित्यज- give up.
Shloka Meaning:
Anger is the root cause of mental distress. Anger causes worldly bondages and the destruction of your work. Therefore, anger should be given up.
Kannada Meaning: ಕೋಪವೇ ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಸಂಕಟಕ್ಕೆ ಮೂಲ ಕಾರಣ. ಕೋಪವು ಲೌಕಿಕ ಬಂಧನಗಳನ್ನು ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಕೆಲಸದ ನಾಶವನ್ನು ಉಂಟುಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಕೋಪವನ್ನು ಬಿಡಬೇಕು.
Hindi Meaning:
क्रोध ही मानसिक कष्ट का मूल कारण है। क्रोध सांसारिक बंधनों और कर्मों के विनाश का कारण बनता है। इसलिए क्रोध का त्याग कर देना चाहिए।
Understanding:
The main source of mental distress is often rooted in the emotion of anger. When we allow anger to take hold, it can lead to a plethora of negative consequences. Anger has the power to cloud our judgment, fuel irrational behavior, and create a sense of attachment to worldly matters that may not serve our best interests. This attachment can hinder our personal growth and development, as well as sabotage our efforts towards achieving our goals.
In order to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being, it is crucial to learn how to let go of anger. By releasing ourselves from the grip of anger, we free up mental and emotional space to focus on more positive and constructive aspects of our lives. Letting go of anger allows us to approach challenges and conflicts with a clearer mind and a more open heart, enabling us to find effective solutions and build healthier relationships.
Practicing forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-awareness are powerful tools in the journey towards releasing anger. By acknowledging and understanding the root causes of our anger, we can begin to address and heal these underlying issues. Through mindfulness practices, we can learn to observe our emotions without being consumed by them, fostering a sense of inner peace and emotional balance.
Ultimately, by letting go of anger and cultivating a sense of forgiveness and compassion towards ourselves and others, we can free ourselves from the chains of mental distress and create a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
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